Danica Patrick, #7 Motorola Dallara/Honda/Firestone “I had such a great first experience at Belle Isle last year. We got the Motorola team a podium finish last year, which was great. We had a top-five finish last weekend at Infineon and I plan to use that momentum going into the race this weekend.”
Tony Kanaan, #11 Team 7-Eleven Dallara/Honda/Firestone “The Team 7-Eleven guys had a great time in Detroit last year. We took a chance in the race and it paid off for us. I’ve always enjoyed the Belle Isle course and I’m looking forward to returning this year.”
Marco Andretti, #26 Meijer Dallara/Honda/Firestone “Unfortunately we had terrible luck at Belle Isle last year. We qualified well and were quick most of the weekend so we were looking forward to the race. Our teammates were able to have good finishes last year so hopefully we can use some of their information and get the Meijer car into victory lane.”
Hideki Mutoh, #27 Formula Dream Dallara/Honda/Firestone “This will be my first time racing at the Raceway at Belle Isle so I am looking forward to visiting the track. Tony (Kanaan) and Danica (Patrick) got a 1-2 finish last year so I think the team is in good shape. I want to learn the track as fast as possible so we can get the Formula Dream team a podium finish.”
Franck Montagny, #26 XM Satellite Radio Acura “I am looking forward to going back to a street course. My last street course race was at Long Beach this year with Champ Car and we finished on the podium. So, it is the kind of track that I like and the same for James (Rossiter). We aren’t going to have a lot of time on the course, but I still think that we should be alright. I am quite confident that we can do better this weekend in the XM Acura.”
James Rossiter, #26 XM Satellite Radio Acura “I am hoping that we can fight for the overall win at Detroit. It would be really nice to beat the Audis. I think going into our third race together, Franck and I both have the same goals right now and really want to get a win for the XM Acura team. I am a lot more comfortable in the car now. I have learned how to set the car up now and what’s important to get the car faster. It is really starting to make a big difference for us.”
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